1. District Research Review
Graduate student development session

2. Research Request Process
Submit Research Request
Research Review Board reviews request
If approved, initial consent provided
Researcher obtains clearance
Researcher obtains principal consent
Researcher obtains parent/student consent
Researcher collects data
Researcher reports findings

3. Research Requests Fall and Spring submission windows
July – September
November – January
Form available online (Word format)
Must include the following:
Request for Research Form (completed and signed)
Abstract ( words)
Literature Review
Instruments to be used
Methods/Data Collection procedures
Consent Forms

4. Research Review Board Process
Researcher notified of receipt of materials and distribution to Research Review Board
Board consists of 5 members
Board provides initial consent if at least 75% of reviewers approve request
Does not constitute permission to carry out the research as proposed
Permits researcher to move forward with clearance and contacting principals for written consent
Decision options:
Approved
Approved with recommendations
Approved with conditions
Decline

5. Clearance Contract between LCS and FSU
Contact Jessica Waters for assistance with obtaining security clearance
Fingerprinting
Proof of health insurance
Proof of liability insurance
LCS adds researcher to list of individuals cleared to enter schools
Not required if research within schools consists of an online survey only

6. Principal’s Consent In LCS, final consent rests with the principal
Must obtain principal’s written consent for all participating schools
Submit signed form(s) to Testing, Research, & Evaluation office.

7. Parent/student consent
LCS requires explicit consent from parents and students
Parents and students must opt in, not opt out

8. Data Collection, Extensions, & Results
Data collection is limited to the academic year in which the request was submitted and approved
Extensions into the next academic year require a progress report with a request to extend research (available online)
LCS requests that researchers share results with the district
Failure to share results with the district can result in denial of future research requests

9. Additional Information
Avoid data collection during state assessment periods whenever possible
Data collection may not start before Labor Day (date included in decision letter & online)
Data collection must conclude 2 weeks prior to the end of school (date included in decision letter & online)
Approval timeline may take 3-4 weeks
University IRB approval required
LCS Research website:
LCS Contact:
Brett Cucuel, Project Manager Testing, Research, & Evaluation

10. Questions?